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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 941.37 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 941.37 and 319.60 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 941.37 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/941.37 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 941.37 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 300,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,861.85/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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